ANTI-SOCIAL behaviour, road safety and traffic concerns were among issues raised at a new community meeting.

The meeting, which is part of a Tune In initiative, took place in Byfleet on Thursday to learn more about community issues in Byfleet, West Byfleet and Pyrford.

Residents and councillors have hailed the event a success after about 100 residents gathered to take part in the meeting at St Mary’s Centre for the Community in Stream Close.

It brought together a range of organisations including the borough and county councils, Surrey Fire and Rescue, Surrey Police and Surrey Primary Care Trust.

Issues in Byfleet and the surrounding area were prioritised by those attending the event as anti-social behaviour, the state of roads and traffic and road safety, including speeding.

Mark Rolt, director of neighbourhood services for Woking Borough Council, said: “People registered their concerns and then we plotted on a map where they had specific issues.

“This then gave us a picture of where the problems are and means we can target our action particularly to these areas.”

Mr Rolt said residents were then given an opportunity to discuss how the issues could be resolved and whether they had any possible solutions.

He added: “Any residents who left their details with us when they registered will be given feedback.” Geoff Marlow, county councillor for the Byfleets, said the meeting was a valuable tool that gave villagers a chance to have their say.

He said: “People were given the opportunity to say what they wanted to happen. A lot of ideas were put forward but, of course, there is the question of money and that is why a number of good ideas have not happened yet.

“From a citizen’s point of view, it was very good for them to go along, have their say and meet other people in the village. I know that the state of the roads is being worked on by Surrey County Council.”

Byfleet councillor Anne Roberts said: “I am delighted that Byfleet was used as a venue for the meeting as it was important that the borough council and other providers got feedback from the residents as to what they feel needs to be improved in the village.”

She was pleased that residents were happy with the area’s cleanliness and said that Byfleet Amenities Group worked hard to keep the village clean.